NPS Coronavirus Testing Begins Mid-September

Newton MA

12 September, 2021

8:38 PM

Description

Press release from the Newton South High School PTSO: September 10, 2021 Consent forms for the NPS COVID testing program are now available in Aspen. You ARE REQUIRED to provide consent for your student to be tested. Please log into Aspen to sign the consent form. Here is the Aspen Login Link. Please follow these instructions for accessing and signing the consent form. Testing is scheduled to begin in mid-September. Here are the details on the state-sponsored multi-tiered COVID testing program administered by CIC Health: Symptomatic Testing: This protocol (a rapid test), will be used for students and staff who develop symptoms while at school. Test and Stay (Close contact testing): This protocol (a rapid test) will be used to test unvaccinated asymptomatic individuals who have been identified as close contacts following possible exposure at school. Routine (Weekly) COVID Pooled Testing: This protocol (anterior nasal swab) will be used for all individuals who opt-in to participate in the weekly COVID testing program. Having trouble logging into Aspen? Email: [email protected] This press release was produced by the Newtown South High School Parent Teacher Student Organization. The views expressed here are the author's own.